Get Golf Course Ready in8 Weeks
Chelsea Piers Golf Club offers a comprehensive range of adult programs designed for every stage of the golfer’s journey — from complete beginners picking up a club for the first time to experienced players looking to sharpen their skills, all led by PGA and LPGA-certified professionals.
Learn at the Golf Academy
State-of-the-art technology
Perfect your swing with ball-tracking technology powered by Inrange and an automated ball tee-up.
Experienced & supportive golf professionals
Work alongside our PGA and LPGA Golf Professionals to perfect consistency and develop mental strategies to apply on the golf course.
Hudson River Views
Work on your swing while looking out over the Hudson River.
What does getting course-ready look like?
Start
New to golf? Our Beginner School 1 and 2 programs provide a structured 8-week path to building a strong foundation. We recommend taking them consecutively, though they can be taken separately to accommodate your schedule.
Beginner School 1
Learn the fundamentals of golf: grip, stance, posture, alignment, chipping, putting, and iron swing technique with state-of-the-art video analysis from our expert golf professionals. This 4-week program meets for 90 minutes per session with a maximum of 6 students.
Beginner School 2
Building on Beginner School 1, this next level introduces full swings with woods, pitching, and bunker play, with video analysis to track your swing progression. Meets for 90 minutes over 4 weeks with a maximum of 6 students.
Golf-course ready!
Feel confident that you can play a good game out on the course.
Prefer a women-only environment?
Try Women’s School 1 & 2—the same 8-week program and lesson plan, in a women-only group.
Our Coaches
Golf
Allan Renz
Teaching Professional
Chris DeGeorge
PGA Associate, Teaching Professional
Frank Graniero
PGA Teaching Professional
Jacinth Thomas
PGA Senior Professional
Jeff Anderson
PGA Senior Professional
Michelle Melia
LPGA Senior Professional, Director of Player Development
Soo Young Lee
PGA Senior Professional
Steve Bourbon
PGA Head Golf Professional
Tim Townsend
PGA Senior Professional
Trevor Pike
Teaching Professional
Trey Owens
PGA Associate, Teaching Professional
"Michelle was a truly excellent instructor and was very easy to work with. Best lesson I’ve ever had."
Quick Intro
Golf 101
Golf 101 is a 1.5-hour introductory class covering equipment, etiquette, course layout, and fundamental techniques, giving newcomers the confidence to start playing. Includes 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 60 minutes of guided practice, with a maximum of 12 players.
Get Course Ready
Beginner School
Beginner Golf School is designed for new players who would like to better understand and execute the fundamentals of golf.
Women's School
Women’s School I provides a welcoming space for women to learn golf fundamentals.
Train Further
Intermediate School
The Intermediate School builds on prior lessons by refining fundamental shots, rules, and on-course etiquette — perfect for brushing up before the season. Meets for 90 minutes over 4 consecutive weeks.
Short Game School
With over 70% of golf shots occurring within 100 yards of the hole, improving your short game is the fastest way to lower your score. This intensive course focuses on putting, chipping, and sand play to build confidence and accuracy around the green. Peak Season Only (June–September)
Private Lessons
Choose from private or semi-private 30- or 60-minute lessons, where our coaching staff uses video analysis to refine your technique and build confidence on the course.